MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science (January start) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A one-year MSc, starting in January, giving skills to meet the challenges of the data revolution, showing how classical statistical techniques apply in modern data analysis, with a research project alongside industrial partners.

What you will study

January to March: compulsory Research Methods, Distributed Information Systems and Machine Learning for Data Analytics, plus electives such as Mobile Software & Applications, Evolutionary Computing for Finance and Business Analysis. May to August: a 60-credit Research Project. September to December: compulsory legal and professional issues and Deep Learning Theory & Practices, plus electives such as Concepts & Theories of Sustainability and Advanced Topics in Software Engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates find opportunities across finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, health care, consumer products and public services, with chances to meet employers such as JP Morgan at recruitment events.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or another closely related discipline, with significant programming experience, preferably in a language such as Python, Java or C++ (the majority of modules use Python). Applicants with other discipline degrees and significant programming experience should contact the department to discuss applying. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year. Same fee for Scottish and England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. Tuition only. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year. Tuition only. Source

Intake: January

Duration: 12 months full-time

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